Leather or Cordura?

**FJRider** · 21st July 2012, 14:16

It can depend on the task at hand, If it's a commute to/from work ... a one piece rain suit can do the job. Easy (and quick) to get on/off at either end of the commute. And keeps all the road shit off your work clothes as well.

Textile stuff if looked after ... is fine in most weather. (for a while)

Leather will soak up the water in longer showers ... even with some water-proofing done. (But usually handles very short term wetness)

Both Leather, and Textile ... will smell if it's not looked after.

Nothing man-made lasts forever ... and it usually just remains a personal preference of the rider ... what suits (excuse the pun) THEM ...

Whatever gear you get ... insure it. (Under ... house contents insurance ... usually) If you have an off ... there is a strong likelyhood, the Ambo's will cut it off you. Some take more care doing this than others ... depending on their opinion, of the degree of urgency.

**Quasievil** · 21st July 2012, 14:29

Get what ever suits your riding style condition, number one rule, buy cheap get cheap, send some decent money on some decent kit.

**BurningPlastic** · 21st July 2012, 15:11

I generally prefer leather, but I'm considering picking up a textile jacket for travelling purely for the weight difference. My leather jacket has pockets for some armour, but since they don't hold it in place as well as I'd like, I normally don't have it in as it's not too comfortable and I've heard too many stories of loose armour causing more problems than it solves. (It does have sewn in foam impact pads on the back, shoulders and elbows so taking out the additional armour doesn't mean it has no impact protection)